CVE-2025-1187 Critical Actively Exploited

Remote Code Execution

Unauthenticated RCE in the web application processing module

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CVSS Score

9.8

Affected Assets

14

Exploit Available

Yes

Age

3 days

Description

A critical vulnerability in the web application processing module allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted HTTP request. The flaw stems from improper deserialization of untrusted input, bypassing existing input validation controls.

Successful exploitation grants full control over the affected host, enabling lateral movement, data exfiltration, and deployment of ransomware payloads. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available and active exploitation has been observed in the wild.

Remediation Steps
Apply Vendor Patch

Upgrade to version 4.7.2 or later which addresses the deserialization flaw.

Restrict Network Exposure

Limit inbound access to the affected endpoint via firewall rules and WAF signatures.

Rotate Credentials

Reset service account secrets and API keys stored on the affected hosts.

Verify & Monitor

Confirm patch level and enable enhanced logging to detect exploitation attempts.

Affected Assets
AssetTypeOwnerStatus
WEB-SRV-01
Web Server
James Allaire
Open
WEB-SRV-02
Web Server
Esther Schmidt
Patching
APP-NODE-07
App Node
Valerie Padgett
Patched
CVSS Breakdown
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
ImpactHigh
Details
Published 07 Jul 2026
Vendor Apache Foundation
Category Remote Code Execution
CWE CWE-502
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A vendor patch is available. Deploy it to all affected assets to close this vulnerability.

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